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8In brief
Power seat adjustment
Operate switch 1:
forward/back‐
ward=length adjustmentup/down=height adjustmentup/down at
front=inclination
adjustment
Operate switch 2:
forward/backward=backrest
adjustment
Power seat adjustment 3 51, Seat
folding 3 50.
Head restraint adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
Head restraints 3 45.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 ° ).
To release belt, press red button on belt buckle.
Seat position 3 47, Seat belts
3 54, Seat belt presenter 3 54,
Airbag system 3 57.
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In brief11
1Power windows .....................31
2 Exterior mirrors .....................29
3 Cruise control .....................150
Speed limiter ....................... 152
Forward collision alert .........153
4 Side air vents ...................... 130
5 Turn and lane-change
signals, headlight flash,
low beam and high beam,
high beam assist .................116
Exit lighting ......................... 120
Parking lights ...................... 117
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................95
6 Instruments .......................... 84
7 Steering wheel controls .......77
8 Driver Information Centre ...... 95
9 Windscreen wiper,
windscreen washer
system, headlight washer
system ................................... 79
10 Sport mode ........................ 148
Central locking system ..........21Hazard warning flashers ....116
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation .......................... 89
Control indicator for front
passenger seat belt .............89
Tour mode .......................... 148
11 Info-Display .......................... 99
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 26
13 Centre air vents .................. 130
14 Glovebox, lockable ...............69
Fuse box ............................. 199
15 Traction Control system .....146
Electronic Stability Control . 147
Parking assist systems .......156
Lane departure warning .....170
Eco button for stop-start
system ................................. 135
16 Climate control system ........ 122
17 AUX input, USB input ..........10
18 Power outlet .......................... 8319Soft top operation switch .....34
Central window switch .........31
20 Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 143
Automatic transmission ......140
21 Parking brake, manual or
electric operation ................144
22 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............133
23 Horn ..................................... 78
Driver airbag ........................ 60
24 Bonnet release lever ..........182
25 Storage compartment ..........70
Fuse box ............................ 199
26 Steering wheel adjustment ..77
27 Light switch ........................ 109
Headlight range
adjustment ......................... 112
Front fog lights ...................117
Rear fog light ...................... 117
Instrument illumination .......118
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![VAUXHALL CASCADA 2015 Owners Manual 16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the VAUXHALL CASCADA 2015 Owners Manual 16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
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16In brief
Automatic transmissionP=parkR=reverseN=neutralD=drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<=higher gear]=lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, press the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 140.
Starting off
Check before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 203,
3 238.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 182.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats and seat belts 3 29, 3 47,
3 55.
■ Soft top must be completely opened or closed 3 34.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1
■ move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock
■ operate clutch and brake
■ automatic transmission in P or N
■ do not operate accelerator pedal
■ diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes
■ turn key to position 3 and release
Starting the engine 3 134.
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Keys, doors and windows21
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote controlsynchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control is
synchronised when the ignition is
switched on.
Memorised settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically memorised by the key:
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the memorised key
is inserted into the ignition switch and
turned to position 1 3 133.
A precondition is that Personalization
by driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Graphic-Info-Display.
This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control, the doors are
relocked automatically if no door has
been opened.
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Seats, restraints45Seats, restraintsHead restraints............................ 45
Front seats ................................... 47
Seat belts ..................................... 54
Airbag system .............................. 57
Child restraints ............................. 63Head restraints
Position9 Warning
Only drive with the head restraint
set to the proper position.
The upper edge of the head restraint
should be at upper head level. If this
is not possible for extremely tall
people, set to highest position, and
set to lowest position for small people.
Adjustment
Head restraints on front seats
Height adjustment
Press release button, adjust height,
engage.
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54Seats, restraintsSeat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 63.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt presenter The seat belt presenter is a comfortfeature that enables the front
passengers to fasten the seat belts
conveniently by bringing the belts to
the front.
The presenter comes out when
■ the respective door is closed and ignition is switched on,
■ the ignition is on and the door is closed.
The presenter retracts when ■ the respective door is opened again,
■ the key is removed from ignition switch,
■ the respective latch plate is inserted into the buckle,
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Seats, restraints55
■ a timeout of 45 seconds,
■ the vehicle is driven longer than 15 seconds with a speed more than
3 mph.
If the seat belt presenter does not
retract automatically, push it back
slightly.
Seat belt reminder
Front seats are equipped with a seat
belt reminder, indicated for driver seat
as control indicator X in the
tachometer 3 89 and for passenger
seat in the centre console 3 87.
Seat belt force limiters
On all seats, stress on the body is
reduced by the gradual release of the belt during a collision.
Seat belt pretensioners In the event of a head-on or rear-endcollision of a certain severity, all seat
belts are tightened.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 89.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Notice
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components as this will invalidate
the vehicle type approval.
Three-point seat belt
Fastening
Withdraw the belt from the retractor,
guide it untwisted across the body
and insert the latch plate into the
buckle. Tighten the lap belt regularly
whilst driving by pulling the shoulder
belt.
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56Seats, restraints
Loose or bulky clothing prevents the
belt from fitting snugly. Do not place
objects such as handbags or mobile
phones between the belt and your body.
9 Warning
The belt must not rest against hard
or fragile objects in the pockets of
your clothing.
Seat belt reminder X 3 89.
Removing
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Using the seat belt while
pregnant9 Warning
The lap belt must be positioned as
low as possible across the pelvis
to prevent pressure on the
abdomen.